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Brothers and Sisters actress Rachel Griffiths has joked about the future of the drama series at the recent Logie Awards in Australia, fuelling speculation it is set to be axed. Griffiths said: “I’m soon to be unemployed so I checked in with Centrelink … and said, ‘Looks like I’m out of a job and wanna sign up.'”

Trump snubs Letterman

Donald Trump has cancelled an appearance on David Letterman’s show after the host called him a racist. Letterman said Trump’s recent attacks on President Obama have started to “smack of racism”.

Idol contestant proves popular

Eliminated American Idol finalist Pia Toscano has been paid a six figure sum to perform at a private party. Toscano will receive $100,000 to perform “a small handful of songs” at the birthday party on May 8.

Judge Judy renewed

Legal reality series Judge Judy will continue for at least another four years with news the series has been renewed through until 2015.

Judge Judith Sheindlin tackles real-life small claims in her courtroom with her no nonsense attitude in new season episodes. Go inside a television courtroom where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.

Smart, savvy and opinionated, the irrepressible Judge Judith Sheindlin continues to hold court as presiding judge on new season episodes of JUDGE JUDY.

Having made a name for herself as a tough but fair judge in New York’s Family Court, Judge Judith Sheindlin retired from the bench in 1996 to bring her trademark wit and wisdom to the widely successful series that takes viewers inside a television courtroom where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.

As one of the most outspoken judges in the country, Judge Judith Sheindlin became the subject of a Los Angeles Times article in February 1993. The story caught the attention of “60 Minutes,” leading to a segment on the popular newsmagazine show. After her appearance, Judge Judith Sheindlin was approached about the possibility of presiding over real cases with real consequences in a television courtroom. Intrigued by the notion of bringing her no-nonsense message to a national audience, she agreed. See her in action, every weekday on Vibe.

Smart, savvy and opinionated, the irrepressible Judge Judith Sheindlin continues to hold court as presiding judge on Judge Judy, the reality courtroom series. Having made a name for herself as a tough but fair judge in New York’s Family Court, Judge Judith Sheindlin retired from the bench in 1996 to bring her trademark wit and wisdom to the widely successful series that takes viewers inside a television courtroom where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.